Where the Hotel Bar Is Part of the Experience
There is something special about a great hotel bar. From glamorous grand-hotel institutions and dark, intimate cocktail bars to rooftop hangouts and effortlessly cool neighbourhood spots, these are places worth checking into for—even if you never leave the bar. Bar Culture celebrates hotels where drinks, design, atmosphere and people come together, and where the bar isn’t simply an amenity, but part of the hotel’s identity.
Miiro Spittelberg Vienna | Austria Where Residential Comfort Meets Vienna's Creative Spirit Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully understated lifestyle hotel that captures the creative energy of Vienna's Spittelberg district. ● Residential interiors by Archisphere, enriched with contemporary Austrian art and thoughtful local touches. ● Poco, an Italian-inspired neighbourhood restaurant and bar that…
read moreThe Dean Munich A bold lifestyle hotel where Jugendstil elegance, 1980s glamour, and contemporary creativity redefine one of Germany's most stylish cities. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Interiors by Tatjana von Stein that brilliantly blend Munich's Jugendstil heritage with its overlooked 1980s creative scene. ● A destination in itself, combining contemporary art, Japanese dining,…
read moreVilla Dubrovnik | Dubrovnik, Croatia Adriatic Serenity, Timeless Design Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A beautifully reimagined Adriatic icon where Brazilian architect Arthur Casas blends Croatian craftsmanship, Italian modernism, and breathtaking coastal scenery. ● Thoughtfully layered interiors that celebrate Dubrovnik's heritage through local stone, handcrafted ceramics, bespoke furniture, and works by Croatian artists. ●…
read moreWythe Hotel | Brooklyn, New York City | USA The Hotel That Defined Williamsburg Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● One of New York's pioneering industrial conversions, transforming a 1901 factory into the hotel that helped define modern Williamsburg. ● Authentic warehouse architecture with soaring ceilings, exposed brick, concrete floors, and spectacular Manhattan skyline views.…
read moreSt. Clement | London, United Kingdom London's New Grand Hotel, Reimagined Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Nick Jones' first hotel since Soho House, rethinking luxury hospitality through effortless service instead of formality. ● Beautifully understated interiors by Eagle + Hodges that replace traditional grandeur with warmth, craftsmanship, and residential comfort. ● One of London's…
read moreHotel Indigo London K West Shepherd's Bush | United Kingdom A Bohemian Tribute to Music, Creativity, and West London Cool Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A former BBC recording studio transformed into a design-led hotel inspired by Shepherd’s Bush’s rich musical heritage. ● Playful interiors filled with references to broadcasting, vinyl culture, and 1970s…
read moreHostal de La Gavina | S’Agaró, Spain The Grand Dame That Defined the Costa Brava Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● One of Spain’s most iconic historic hotels and the property that helped put the Costa Brava on the international map. ● A rare survivor of old-world Mediterranean glamour, where architecture, gardens, and hospitality remain…
read moreAndaz Lisbon, by Hyatt | PortugalPatricia Urquiola transforms a historic Baixa block into a layered, art-filled lifestyle hotel rooted in Portugal’s cultural crossroads A Lifestyle Hotel That Actually Feels Like Lisbon Lisbon does not need another polite hotel.
read moreBus Palladium | Paris, FranceA legendary rock club reborn as a design hotel where music, nightlife, and Pigalle’s rebellious spirit never miss a beat. Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● One of Paris’s most iconic nightlife addresses transformed into a hotel without losing its soul.● Studio KO creates interiors that feel equal parts recording studio,…
read moreHôtel Le Provençal, Giens, France Riviera heritage, mid-century glamour and a family story revived above the Mediterranean Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● A genuine Côte d’Azur institution, rooted in the Giens peninsula and still shaped by the same family story that began with founder Marius Michel. ● Rodolphe Parente’s renovation preserves the hotel’s 1950s…
read moreAman Nai Lert Bangkok, Thailand An Urban Sanctuary Where Thai Heritage, Contemporary Architecture, and Quiet Luxury Converge Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● Aman brings its signature serenity to the heart of Bangkok, hidden within the century-old greenery of Nai Lert Park. ● Jean-Michel Gathy's architecture seamlessly weaves together Thai craftsmanship, family heritage, and contemporary…
read moreFairmont Mumbai A Cinematic Art Deco Fantasy Beside the Runway Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● One of India’s most visually ambitious new hotels, celebrating Mumbai’s Art Deco heritage through immersive storytelling and spectacular design. ● A destination in its own right, where every restaurant, bar, and public space feels like a carefully crafted film…
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